GI Bleeding

Question 1

Diagnostic Tests for GI Bleed

Answer 1

NG tube
Endoscopy

Question 2

Treatments for GI Bleed

Answer 2

Fluid Replacement
Packed RBC
Fresh Frozen Plasma
Platelets
Reversal of Anticoagulants
Endoscopy to confirm
IV PPI for upper GI Bleed
Surgery to remove site of bleed

Question 3

Treatment options for Esophageal and Gastric Varicies

Answer 3

Fluids, Blood, Platelets, Plasma
Octreotide: decrease portal pressure
Banding with endoscopy
TIPS Procedure
Propranolol or Nadolol
Prophylactic banding before bleed
Abx long-term prevent SBP if ascites